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“Family Research and Trees” workshop The Washington County Historical Society Archives will hold a “Family Research and Trees” free beginners hands-on computer workshop on Saturday at 346 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, in the old Children’s Home, in the north wing, on the second floor. Space is limited, call 740-525-4841. Marietta Township School Reunion The Marietta Township School Reunion will be held at noon Saturday at the Marietta Township Community Building in Reno. The reunion includes former students and teachers of Reno, Sand Hill, Goose Run, Jennings Hill, ...

Preston Pierce indicted in Gretchen Fleming disappearance case

A Wood County grand jury indicted Preston D. Pierce on Friday in connection with the disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming, whose case has remained under investigation since she was reported missing in December 2022. Law enforcement officials held a briefing Friday evening. Pierce, ...

Relay for Life of Washington County schedule

Saturday, Civitan Park, Belpre * 3 p.m. – Kickoff, registration opens, Stallion performing at gazebo * 4 p.m. – Cake walk (gazebo), Big Daddy Bass DJ and Karaoke, Survivor and Caregiver Dinner at Shelter 1 * 5 p.m. – Opening ceremonies (gazebo), group photos, Survivor and Caregiver first lap * 5:45 p.m. – Auction (gazebo) * 6:30 p.m. – Remy Dennis performing * 7:15 p.m. – High Schools That Rock performing * 8:45 p.m. – Luminaria Service * 9:30 p.m. – Closing ceremonies

2026 Relay for Life of Washington County sponsors

Caregiver Supporters * City of Belpre * The Marietta Times * WMOA & WJAW Radio Hope Lodge Supporter * Qdoba Mexican Eats Signature Level * Peoples Bank * United Rentals * Whit’s Frozen Custard Friends of Relay * Civitan Club of Marietta * Event Design Production and Rentals * KMA Auto * McLeish Auction * Pioneer Ladies Civitan * Starbucks – Vienna * Wendy’s of Belpre * Hardee’s Hope for a Cure Level * McDonald’s of Belpre * Jim Smith Sound * Lisa’s Sweet Stop * High Schools That Rock * Remy Dennis * Stallion * Big Daddy Bass

Relay for Life of Washington County teams

* Belpre Cancer Center – Memorial Health System * Ron’s Angels * Miller Family and Friends * Torri’s Tornado * Kenadee Strong * Team Impossible * Sorelle di Lotta * Hope * Cotta Cure Em All * Cancer Crush * Bridget and Ace’s Brigade * #Livelikelisa

‘Carnival for a Cure’ the theme for 2026 Relay for Life

BELPRE – The Relay for Life of Washington County returns to Civitan Park in Belpre Saturday with the theme “Carnival for a Cure.” In addition to the usual Survivor and Caregiver Dinner, music, auction and luminaria, the event will include some carnival touches like funhouse mirrors ...